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Romantic Tropical Hideaway - Birds & Bees Cottage

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pool & gazebo

pool & gazebo Verandah lounging palms by the pool verandah dining bedroom living room another view of bed view from verandah View from Gazebo view to verandah (too much sun to see sea in background) one of bedroom windows Kitchen view from verandah part of the garden flamboyant trees august 2012 Petrea flowering Aug '12 .

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Last updated: 04/25/2013
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  • Minimum stay:N/A
  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:No
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

Birds & Bees Cottage, as the name implies is a romantic stone cottage with shingle roof trimmed with white gingerbread. It has a king sized 4 poster bed draped in netting, antique furniture, a huge 30' x 8' verandah with a hammock for those afternoon naps. Lovely views across the tropical garden filled with an assortment of flowers and trees with many birds flitting through. There is a palm fringed pool shared with Sapodilla cottage also in the 2 acre garden. Both cottages are very private and peaceful and well separated from each other.

Property Type

      • Cottage

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Children Welcome
          • Non Smoking Only
          • Pets Not Allowed

          Bedrooms

          • 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 3, Beds for 2-3
          • Bedroom 1
          • Convertible bed(s)
          • Details:

            King size beds (1) Four poster bed draped with netting, Baby Cribs (1) I have a drop side cot available to lend, and can get other equipment if necessary, Sleep Sofa or Futons (1) sofa bed for one person...morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 1.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen:

            gas cooker with oven, microwave, electric kettle, toaster & coffee maker...morecollapse

          • Refrigerator
          • Microwave

          Amenities

          • Washing Machine
          • Linens Provided
          • Parking Off Street

          Entertainment

              Communications

              • Telephone:

                use of local phone in owner's house on property...morecollapse

              • Computer Available:

                available in owner's house on property...morecollapse

              • Wireless Internet

              Pool & Spa

                  • Communal Pool:

                    palm fringed pool shared by owner and Sapodilla cottage....morecollapse

                  Outdoor Features

                  • Balcony
                  • Gazebo
                  • Outdoor Grill

                  Location & View

                  • Water View:

                    set in a lovely garden with beautiful views over Falmnouth Bay and the myriad of yachts...morecollapse

                  • Beach View:

                    Set in lovely garden looking over Falmouth Bay...morecollapse

                  Activities

                  • Botanical Garden
                  • Hospital
                  • Massage Therapist
                  • Medical Services
                  • Deepsea Fishing
                  • Equestrian Events
                  • Fishing
                  • Golf
                  • Groceries
                  • Hiking
                  • Kayaking
                  • Sailing
                  • Scuba Diving Or Snorkeling
                  • Snorkeling
                  • Snorkeling/Diving
                  • Swimming
                  • Tennis
                  • Jet Skiing
                  • Fitness Center
                  • ATM/Bank
                  • Whale Watching
                  • Churches
                  • Health/Beauty Spa
                  • Marina
                  • Museums
                  • Playground
                  • Restaurants
                  • Ruins
                  • Beachcombing
                  • Bird Watching
                  • Boating
                  • Eco Tourism
                  • Horseback Riding
                  • Scenic Drives
                  • Shelling
                  • Shopping
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Walking
                  • Water Skiing
                  • Wind-Surfing

                  Other Activities

                      • Details:

                        Situated overlooking the sailing hub of English & Falmouth Harbour, only a few minutes drive away with all its historical sites, bars and restaurants, beaches and watersport attractions. Learn to sail at the Yacht Club, charter a daysailer, go for a wonderful canter on Rendezvous bay, or spend the day with the magical beach to yourselves. Or just lay back in the Gazebo by the pool with a good book!...morecollapse

                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Wonderful Villa!

                        Wonderful Villa!

                        • Guest Debbie W.
                        • Date of stay 02/10/13
                        • Review Submitted 02/22/13
                        My husband and I rented this lovely cottage for 11 nights and can't say enough about how beautiful the property is and how helpful and kind the owners are. Janie and Geoffrey offered us great suggestions on island restaurants and activities. Their gentle and welcoming demeanour made us feel at home. The cottage exceeded our expectations and was very private. The location is conviently close to a well-known part of the island. A quick drive takes you to beautiful English Harbour with many restaurants to enjoy and take a stroll down in the marina at Nelson's Dockyard. The best beach on the island (Rendezvous Bay) is a 10-15 minute drive - though the road is really quite rocky and really should be driven slowly and carefully. Everyday we enjoyed the open living with birds, doves, hummingbirds and tiny lizards. The cottage was very clean and Janie was always accommodating with ANY of our requests (clean towels etc). If you love nature and beautiful views, this cottage is for you! Thank you Janie and Geoffrey for a wonderful and memorable vacation!

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, pet owners, age 55+.

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                      • Lovely tropical garden cottage close to Falmouth Harbour

                        Lovely tropical garden cottage close to Falmouth Harbour

                        • Guest Anton & Karo
                        • Date of stay 01/02/13
                        • Review Submitted 01/19/13
                        We stayed for five days and would absolutely recommend a visit to Spring Hill. The cottage is hidden in a lovely Alice in Wonderland garden, with lots of beautiful plants and flowers, and waking up every morning in the superb four-poster bed to the sunrise shining through the open windows was fantastic. Even though the location was great, you will need a car/scooter to really enjoy the most of the surroundings. Lovely and helpful hosts, three friendly dogs, lots of happy geckos and hummingbirds will be your closest neighbors.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.

                        Owner response: So glad you enjoyed your holiday in our eco cottage! Do hope we will see you again the next time you sail in.

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                      • Stunning and absolutely beautiful...

                        Stunning and absolutely beautiful...

                        • Guest Charity Joy
                        • Date of stay 11/05/12
                        • Review Submitted 11/19/12
                        Staying in this small cottage in the most pristine gardens I have seen in Antigua was an absolute joy. The cottage provided everything I needed. Clean, orderly, great use of space and of course relaxing. Spending time here truly inspired me to be in nature even more than I already do. I felt so comfortable and at ease the whole time. So much gratitude for the warm welcome and lovely stay.

                        Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, adventure seekers.

                        Owner response: Thank you for your enthusiasm - it was lovely meeting you, and I do hope you will come back to stay again another time.

                        Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1

                       
                      US$700 per week 5/15/12 - 11/30/12
                      US$900 per week 12/1/12 - 5/14/13
                      US$100 per night 5/15/12 - 11/30/12
                      US$130 per night 12/1/12 - 5/14/13
                      

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                      Calendar

                      Last updated: 04/25/2013
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                      21 Unavailable
                      22 Today
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                      24 Special offer
                       

                      Location

                      • Nearest Airport: V.C. Bird Airport at 12 Miles
                      • Nearest Beach: Pigeon Point at 3 Miles
                      • Nearest Barpub: Falmouth Village at 1 Miles
                      • Nearest Golf: Jolly Harbour at 12 Miles
                      • Nearest Restaurant: Falmouth at 1 Miles
                       

                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 1969

                      About the owner: I sailed into English Harbour in 1967 and fell in love with the island. I built my house in 1969 in the old colonial style, and later built a cottage for my mother, and much later a small guest cottage. Unfortunately my husband and I lost our pensions to a very bad investment, and now I am renting out both cottages. My husband and I are both keen sailors, riders (I started the Springhill Riding Club just nearby in 1987) We love our three dogs and our 2 acre garden which we have filled with indigenous flowering plants and trees.

                      Why the Owner Chose Falmouth Harbour:
                      We love Falmouth for its peaceful green location, it feels a long way from everywhere, but is only 5 minutes drive to lots of activities and night life - the best of both worlds.

                      The Unique Benefits at this Cottage:
                      Birds & Bees (we have had several engagements happen here!) is peaceful and quiet and yet near so many lively bars, restaurants, etc. There is a Mediterranean port feeling to the Yacht Club Marina with its coffee bars & boutiques and mega yachts, and yet it is only a few minutes away! You can spend the day by the pool, swinging in a hammock or at the beach, and at night enjoy a delicious dinner and dancing under the stars in one of the many restaurants in the Harbour.


                      Contact us

                      • Primary: 268 460 1333

                       

                      Photos

                      • pool & gazebo

                        pool & gazebo

                      • palms by the pool

                        palms by the pool

                      • bedroom

                        bedroom

                      • another view of bed

                        another view of bed

                      • View from Gazebo

                        View from Gazebo

                      • one of bedroom windows

                        one of bedroom windows

                      • view from verandah

                        view from verandah

                      • flamboyant trees august 2012

                        flamboyant trees august 2012

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                      • Verandah lounging

                        Verandah lounging

                      • verandah dining

                        verandah dining

                      • living room

                        living room

                      • view from verandah

                        view from verandah

                      • view to verandah (too much sun to see sea in background)

                        view to verandah (too much sun to see sea in background)

                      • Kitchen

                        Kitchen

                      • part of the garden

                        part of the garden

                      • Petrea flowering Aug '12

                        Petrea flowering Aug '12

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #439300

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                      1 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom
                      Sleeps 3


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